Serving 776 students in grades 6-8, Bellamy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 776 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellamy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Bellamy Middle School's student population of 776 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
776 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bellamy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellamy Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1309 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
40%
24%
Black
5%
10%
White
50%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellamy Middle School's ranking?
Bellamy Middle School is ranked #1309 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Bellamy Middle School often compared to?
Bellamy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Springfield Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Bellamy Middle School?
776 students attend Bellamy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Bellamy Middle School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellamy Middle School?
Bellamy Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bellamy Middle School offer ?
Bellamy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellamy Middle School part of?
Bellamy Middle School is part of Chicopee School District.
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